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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Fierce Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Fierce Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Fierce Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss Fierce ($19.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a medium violet purple. Yes, it's really, truly a purple lipgloss. This isn't a hint of violet, a smidgen of purple--it is undeniably purple. I...

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This Week's Beauty Report: Saturday, May 8th, 2010

This Week's Beauty Report: Saturday, May 8th, 2010

This Week's Beauty Report: Saturday, May 8th, 2010

  • Illamasqua's BODY ELECTRICS will launch in select Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com this month.
  • Kiehl's will launch SUPER FLUID UV DEFENSE SPF 50+ this May. It contains stabilized Parsol 1789 and Oxybenzone, as well as Homosalate, Octocrylene,...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss ($19.00) is a vibrant shade of darkened raspberry pink. It's brightened up quite a bit, so it's not just dark but rich and lush. Being a lipgloss--despite how intensely...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Indulge Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Indulge Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Indulge Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Indulge Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Indulge Intense Lipgloss ($19.00) is a brightened, vibrant shade of neon pink with a liquid patent, glossy shine and no noticeable shimmer. (There is flat, red flecks in the formula, but they're not...

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Illamasqua Body Electrics for Summer 2010

Illamasqua Body Electrics for Summer 2010

Illamasqua Body Electrics for Summer 2010

Illamasqua, the UK-based make-up line for your alter ego, introduces its first collection of make-up for the whole body: Body Electrics. Inspired by the power of kinetic energy, the art of movement and the fluidity of the body in motion, this stunning...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Brink Lipstick

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Brink Lipstick

Illamasqua Brink Lipstick

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Brink Lipstick

Illamasqua Brink Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brightened, peachy-coral with nearly matte finish--it does have a very subtle glossy sheen (but no shimmer). Because it has a more matte finish, it's not an overly creamy...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Frenzy Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Frenzy Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Frenzy Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Frenzy Intense Lipgloss ($19.00 of 0.20 oz.) is a fierce, ultra-pigmented hot pink lipgloss. Illamasqua is totally on the money when they named this lipgloss of theirs--INTENSE! is the word for sure....

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Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush

First Blush of Spring:  Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush ($23.00) is one of the better blush shades I've tried from Illamasqua since its stateside launch. Lover is an orange-apricot color with a matte finish, but it's matte without being chalky or powdery (which can sometimes be the...

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Illamasqua Katie Blush

Illamasqua Katie Blush

The First Blush of Spring:  Illamasqua Katie Blush

Illamasqua Katie Blush ($23.00) is an ultra pale pastel pink with a matte finish. It has good color pay off, but it is extremely light in color. I don't think it's quite as pigmented as several of the other shade variastions I've tried in their...

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Illamasqua Chased Blush

Illamasqua Chased Blush

Cool, Pink Cheeks with Illamasqua Chased Blush

Illamasqua Chased Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, blue-based medium pink. I know Sephora describes this as a lilac pink, but I don't know if that's very accurate. Its not so much lilac as it is just a very cool-toned pink. Personally, I found...

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